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Most celebrations in the U.S. involve alcohol, in large part due to marketing and advertising.

Just thinking about tequila, whiskey or wine shifts your mindset – new research

Good Partner – 4/8/2026

dogs, senior dog, veterinary care, lifespan, medicine

Veterinary scientists develop a daily pill that’s giving senior dog owners hope

Erik Barnes – 4/7/2026

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Teacher shares 5 specific examples of how chaotic an average middle school day really is

“Just a normal day in the life of a middle school teacher.”

Mark Wales – 4/8/2026

25 hilarious signs proving some messages just can’t be taken seriously

Woman says her husband keeps ‘ruining’ romance novels by acting them out before she reads them

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?

It’s never too late to learn a language – adults and kids bring different strengths to the task

If a song moves you, does it matter who made it?

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Stressing over authenticity isn’t unique to the social media age.

Today’s obsession with authenticity isn’t new – being true to yourself has troubled philosophers for centuries

Good Partner – 4/8/2026

Most people get acquainted with their appendix when it’s inflamed and about to rupture.

What does the appendix do? Biologists explain the complicated evolution of this inconvenient organ

Good Partner – 4/8/2026

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Pregnant mom asks for first-class seats. The internet couldn’t wait to deliver a reality check.

GOOD Staff & Greg Sullivan – 4/8/2026

Surreal clip shows blue fireball lighting up Europe at night. A girl accidentally caught it on camera

Surreal clip shows blue fireball lighting up Europe at night. A girl accidentally caught it on camera

Glimpses of the bright blue meteor were later recorded in parts of Portugal and Spain.

Zoheb Alam – 05/20/24

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This virtue helps you figure out when and how to apply the other virtues in real, varying situations.

Making good choices when life gets messy – practical wisdom relies on human judgment, not rules

When rules fall short, good judgment steps in.

Good Partner – 4/8/2026

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Cashiers share the 10 craziest, most bizarre customer interactions they’ve ever had

interruption, public speaking tips, conversation, people skills, frustration

Professional speaker offers 5 polite yet effective ways to prevent people from interrupting you

A homeless woman in Los Angeles holds her dog after a free veterinary visit in 2024.

A pet‑friendly homeless shelter pilot reduced the rate of homelessness among the people it helped in California

Nietzsche, eternal loop, eternal recurrence, mental health, philosophy, groundhog day, meaningful question

‘Eternal Loop’ question asks how you’d spend eternity if you could only do one thing over and over

About 82% of Americans said in response to a survey that they give to charity or to people in need.

Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity

After years of free babysitting, she told her sister ‘no.’ Then came the backlash.

One sister expected endless free childcare—the other just wanted her time to be valued.

Adam Albright Hanna & GOOD Staff – 09/19/25

After years of free babysitting, she told her sister ‘no.’ Then came the backlash. — Babysitter plays with two children

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A ‘triangle test’ involves mixing up two of the original products with one of the new reformulation – or vice versa – to see whether taste testers notice the difference.

Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never notice

Good Partner – 4/6/2026

shower length, skin care tips, water conservation, dermatologist advice, healthy habits

Researchers are blowing people’s minds after revealing the ideal shower length

GOOD Staff & Adam Albright-Hanna – 4/5/2026

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Stunning photo taken from Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman has rebooted the world’s love of space

Mark Wales – 4/3/2026

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Happiness expert’s refreshing take that the best friendships are useless

Mark Wales – 4/3/2026

Mindfulness meditation is a process of noticing difficult thoughts and feelings rather than shutting them out.

Benefits of mindfulness meditation go far beyond relaxation – here’s what it is and how to practice it

Good Partner – 4/3/2026

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